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Fundraising – Just whose duty is it?
Generosity is a mindset. Board members and staff alike play a key role in creating donor relationships. Recently Sue Lambert, Director of the Senior Resource Center in Freeport, IL, and Jim Ferrar, Foundation Board member, attended my Fundraising is a Team Sport workshop in Rockford, IL. Jim sent in this question, and it’s a […]
Keeping up with Upkeep
How things look makes a difference. Today I’m going to share some stories (specifics omitted of course) about maintaining spaces and places named by donors. They put their name on it, or a loved one’s, and when they visit they want it looking nice. 1. The Smith Auditorium. This was a remodel of an […]
When your donors visit are things spic-and-span?
“Spic-and-span” from the 1600’s, means, “spotlessly clean and well looked after.” It’s associated with words like “immaculate, impeccable, unsullied, and untarnished.” Attention to appearance is a key factor in donor satisfaction and repeat investments. Appearances – short and long term – matter as much as impact. Think about having your name on something where […]
Are your donors filthy rich?
Are your donors filthy rich? Well you certainly hope so, right? Or do you find that description a bit offensive? Ever stop to think about just what you think about money and wealth? In my presentations, I ask my audiences to fill in these blanks….Go ahead, you try it. “Money doesn’t grow on ____________. “Money […]
Are you ALL in?
These folks were incredibly ALL IN during my MORE Major Gifts workshop in Chicago. It was a GREAT experience with development professionals in all roles – experienced Dean and VPs of Advancement to brand new (3 days!) Major Gift Officer. They jumped ALL IN with focus and passion to strengthen their role in creating artful […]
80% of success is just what?
SO BIG! I attended my first AFP International Conference as a Chamberlain Scholar from the AFP Madison Chapter. All I remember is SO BIG. This year was no exception – 4000 folks and miles of walking in the massive Boston conference complex. 4000 who invested some big bucks to show up. A special shout out […]
I Create My Life!
“I create my life!” If you’ve ever been to one of my talks, you’re heard me say this. It’s been part of my day, every day, since first hearing T. Harv Eker speak years ago. I start every day with it. First thing when my feet hit the floor I say, “I CREATE MY LIFE!” […]
A four-letter word you want…
Great fun! A night cheering on the UW Hockey Badgers in the Chancellor’s box at the Kohl Center with fellow certified PLCC coach classmates. Part of better balance for me…making time for friends that feed my spirit. It’s really amazing how we have all used our International Coaching Federation coaching tools to broaden our service […]
5 tips for working together in creating your board member’s fundraising experience
This is too much fun to be “fundraising training.” And it’s not. I call my sessions with Boards “experiences.” First off, who really wants to be “trained?” Your dog? Maybe. Your board – not really. Rather, they long to experience a deeper comfort level with this thing called “fundraising.” And besides, I sing – who […]
What is your ideal day?
To me, an ideal day has music. It totally lifts me up. Yet knowing that, there can be days when I don’t hear a note! It has completing specific tasks and projects. Yet some days I don’t get to the first on the list. It has energy. Yet some days I don’t even get in […]